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     Contact the Editor THIS Have any news tips? Want GOVERNMENT to submit a calendar event? on the WATCHDOG Have a photograph to WEEK share? Call Nicole Davis at WEB 300-8782 or email her at ndavis@southsidetimes. Ready to run? BEECH GROVE CITY com. Remember, our news deadlines are several days The Baxter YMCA is the official training partner for the 2017 COUNCIL prior to print. OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The YMCA’s Mini- Meeting, December 5 Marathon Training Program will prepare participants of all What happened: Ordinances 26 and 27 were levels for the 13.1 mile course. Organized training days approved on second reading. Ordinance 29 was Want to Advertise? will take place Saturday mornings, Monday approved on second and third/final reading. and Wednesday evenings, or Tuesday and Ordinance 21 was approved on third/final reading. The Southside Times Thursday mornings beginning Jan. 16 reaches a vast segment of through race day on May 6. What it means: Ordinance 26 relates to one-way our community. streets and alleys, and sets a fee for not complying. ss-times.com/read-to-run For information about Ordinance 27 establishes a fee for heavy trash reaching our readers, pickup of box springs and mattresses. There will be call Brian Ruckle at a minimum charge of $20. Brad Meriwether, director 300-8782 or email him at of public works, said beginning this year there were [email protected]. Treating abnormal heart rhythm more calls related to mattresses containing bed bugs. “Not having the machinery and not wanting to Franciscan Health is one of the few hospitals in Indiana tell people it’s just a hard no, we reached out to Ray’s offering patients with abnormal heart rhythm – or atrial (Trash Services) to see if there was something we fibrillation (Afib) – a life-changing device that greatly reduces could do to work together.” the risk of stroke. The newly-approved WATCHMANTM Device Ordinance 21 establishes a new employee has been used successfully in five patients at the Franciscan manual. The manual was discussed at length, with Health Heart Center. numerous amendments made. Mayor Dennis A product of Buckley stated that this document is to be a work Gerald Sargent ss-times.com/treating-abnormal-hearth-rhythm in progress and will be amended as time goes by. Publisher Emeritus Ordinance 22 establishes a salary for an Rick Myers, Publisher Indiana Data and Communications System Brian Kelly For more information on these articles and other timely news,visit ss-times.com. (IDACS) coordinator. It is required for police Chief Executive Officer To join the conversation, visit our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @southsidetimes. departments to have this position covered 24 hours a day. When the city ceased operation of Haleigh Inscore its dispatch center, this position was covered by Director of Operations another agency. That agency will not cover the Nicole Davis, Editor department’s IDACS needs as of Jan. 1. Hiring a full-time coordinator is the first step for the Members of Asha Patel department to fill this void. Production/Art Mgr. Graphic Design In brief... 2017 RDC Budget was presented and approved by the council. RDC President Kaitlyn Clark, Donald Webb gave a recap of 2016. The RDC Graphic Designer face to face put $30,000 this fall to environmental studies, seeing as the Greenway project was approved Serving the Southside Q: What was your favorite Christmas tradition as a child? this year. They are working on a bond refinance to be able to pay them off, getting a lower Since 1928 What is your favorite Christmas tradition now ? interest rate at 2.4 percent. For more information, contact us at: [email protected] "My favorite Christmas tradition "As a child my favorite GREENWOOD as a child was to watch Frosty Christmas tradition was Tel. 317.300.8782 • Fax. 317.300.8786 The Snowman and the Charlie going out with my family COMMON COUNCIL 7670 U.S. 31 S. Brown specials. It was always and cutting down a Indianapolis, IN 46227 after Thanksgiving and they Christmas tree. The Meeting, December 5 www.icontimes.com would get you in the holiday whole family would go out What happened: Ordinance 16-74 passes first spirit. My favorite tradition that to a Christmas tree farm. We reading and Resolution 16-24 passes first reading 5-4. Times-Leader Publications, LLC we do now is every Christmas try to do that now. ©2016. All Rights Reserved morning is I make homemade cinnamon rolls Our daughters are college age. It hasn’t What it means: Ordinance 16-74 will increase and hot cocoa for my family." really changed." the cash change fund for the aquatic center, community center, and parks special events. The Jen Larson-Thompson, works in Beech Grove Chad Eppelheimer of Perry Township The views of the columnists in The Southside new aquatic center has multiple front counters Times are their own and do not necessarily and concession stand counters demanding the reflect the positions of this newspaper. "As a child, the six of us need for a greater amount of cash change funds. "It is still breakfast with grandchildren did a Christmas Resolution 16-24 declares an area within my whole family together program at my grandparents Greenwood as a Economic Revitalization Area. The Southside Times is published by Times-Leader on Christmas morning. It house and that was always a VanTrust Real Estate intends to construct an Publications, LLC. Content published alongside this has always been that way lot of fun. We sang songs and approximately 500,000 square foot shell building icon is sponsored by one of our valued advertisers. from the time that I can played instruments. Now I at 800 N. Graham Road to be used as a logistics Sponsored content is produced or commissioned remember, three or four have three children of my own and distribution facility. by advertisers working in tandem with Times-Leader’s sales years old, until now. We are and we are starting our own What's next: Ordinance 16-74 will go for second representatives. Sponsored content may not reflect the views of talking 55 years. My mom traditions. We like to go to the zoo each year reading in the next meeting and Resolution 16-24 The Southside Times publisher, editorial staff or graphic design lives for it." which is fun for the kids." is set to have a public hearing the first meeting in team. 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What aspect of the job do you find Ramona Jackson most challenging? When you do go in a home and there Johnson County Sheriff reserve deputy puts energy isn’t anything you can do. It’s a bad sit- uation and you have to leave hoping that into enforcing the law and serving her community something will help that family. The chal- lenging part is if you’ve left wondering if BEHIND the BADGE In addition to her volunteer service as a these kids are going to be okay or if they deputy, Jackson can also be found working are going to work this out. security at places such as Banker’s Life Field- Compiled by Nicole Davis house or directing traffic locally. What do you enjoy doing in your off-time? Having gone into law enforcement in her late 30s, Ramona Jackson may have gotten a What was your inspiration to become go Exercising and hanging with late start in the field but says she can’t imag- into law enforcement? my boyfriend and my son. ine having to give up her badge now. Serving In January, I have been doing this for 11 What are your future as a reserve deputy for the Johnson County years. I was 38. I had a friend who said they goals, professionally or Sheriff’s Office for nearly 11 years, she said were going to get an application to be a re- personally? she loves being on the road, taking calls and serve. I always loved police stuff. I always I would like to do this working with everyone in the department. thought, it’s not a good time in my life, I’m until I am retirement age. “I have lots of energy,” she said. “That’s a getting into my late 30s. I was talking to my It would be so hard to give good thing because I stay very busy. It’s re- friend that day and thought I want to do this up my badge. My goal is warding because you know you are going out finally. It was spur of the moment. I said, to do this as long as I can. there to hopefully do good every day.” “pick me up one, too.” Jackson is a graduate of Perry Meridian High Personally, I want to get School, growing up near Southern Plaza. She What has been one of your most gratifying better and do better every has worked as a sales operator for Ray Skillman moments on the job? time I come into work. for 28 years. She has lived in Greenwood for 16 I like helping people. It’s not always getting What would you have done if years, and said she can see that the people in the bad guy. It’s when you know you’ve done you hadn't become a deputy? Johnson County do generally love and appreci- something good to make someone’s day bet- I would still be working my reg- ate their Sheriff’s department. ter or make them feel better. You have people ular, full time job. “We have a great group of people,” she said. thanking you. It’s not even for the thank you “We’re out here to do the best that we can.” but when they do you highly appreciate it. Ramona Jackson. Photo by Nicole Davis

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SHOP TILL YOU DROP 1. Law enforcement officers join together for Trooper Bertram Memorial Foundation’s Christmas for Kids 3. By Nicole Davis

Law enforcement agencies from across central Indiana, in- cluding 34 Southport Police of- ficers, joined law enforcement agencies from across central Indiana for the annual Trooper Bartram Memorial Foundation/ Helping Hands for Freedom Christmas for Kids. The officers 2. 4. shopped for Christmas gifts, clothes and other needs for nearly 200 children on Dec. 3 at 1. Southport Police Department had the largest number of officers at Walmart in Camby, Ind. This is Christmas for Kids, with 34 officers in attendance. 2. From left, Indiana State the largest Christmas for Kids Trooper Patrick Etter, IMPD Detective David Roth of Franklin Township and event to date, and the largest Southport Chief of Police Thomas Vaughn. 3. Southport Officer Corey shop with a cop type of program Mann greets the family with whom he will shop. 4. Kayla and Shaun Hawkins with Carol Beck of Greenwood Police Department and in Indiana this year. Christmas Helping Hands for Freedom. 5. Southport Sgt. Danny Marlett with for Kids is in memory of Indiana Cameron Gordon of Perry Township. 6. Southport Officer Cody State Trooper Pat Bartram who Robertson with Kenyatta and Cameron Gordon of Brownsburg. was killed in the line of duty in 7. Marion County Sheriff Deputy Michelle Sechrist of Perry 1998. Trooper Bartram was ac- Township shops with the Castor family. 8. Southport tively involved in Shop With a 5. Officer Dillon Webb pushes Kaden around on the front Cop in Mooresville every year. of his cart. Photos by Nicole Davis More information about the an- nual event can be found at bar- trammemorial.com.

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Norbert Diekhoff. Submitted photo Hark! Norbert Diekhoff sings. 89-year-old Norbert Diekhoff looks forward to singing in Holy Name’s Christmas Concert on Dec. 11

By Teri Duell the iconic music director who taught gener- ations of families at Holy Name. He remem- What do Amy Grant, Avril Lavigne and bers auditioning for the choir. “Where’ve you Norbert Diekhoff have in common? They all been?” he said Craney asked him. Craney di- started singing in church. rected Holy Name’s Christmas Concert for For Diekhoff, it was about 65 years ago. 48 years. Since his arrival in 2014, Chris- “I started singing before they had a choir man has added his own touch to the annual director,” said the 89-year-old tenor. Since event in a notable way. Craney’s influence, then, Diekhoff has enjoyed singing for each however, is ever present. “There are some of the three choir directors at Holy Name of little things called ‘Craney-isms’ that long- Jesus Catholic Church in Beech Grove. time choir members like Norb continue to “In March I’ll be 90,” he said proudly, “and teach me and help me to remember as we re- I’m singing in the Christmas Concert.” hearse,” said Chrisman. The jubilant concert of celebration he is “The problem I have now is that there are referring to is the annual Holy Name Christ- steep stairs to the choir loft and climbing mas Concert which has been a tradition at those stairs at 89 is difficult.” Diekhoff said. the church for 53 years. This year’s concert But as long as he is physically able, he will is Dec. 11, 5 p.m. and features more than 90 continue to participate in the choir. In prep- voices ranging in age from 10 to nearly 90, aration for the Christmas Concert, Diekhoff with more than a dozen instrumentalists. and other members of the choir attend prac- Joseph Chrisman, pastoral associate and tice for several hours per week. the concert’s musical director said, “Norb "I have lots of special memories," he says has a dedication to and love for Holy Name of his years in the choir, but not a favorite and the Christmas Concert that is second to Christmas song, “I like them all.” His favorite none. Norb lights up when he sings, espe- song is Shubert’s Ave Maria. cially these familiar tunes and his demeanor Diekhoff was born in Beech Grove and at- is infectious. He is a joy to have in the choir tended Holy Name School and Beech Grove and offers valuable experience.” High School. When he married in 1971, he According to Chrisman, Diekhoff has and his wife, Rosemary, decided to settle been providing valuable tips since he start- there. Today, they are still part of the com- ed. “One of my favorite memories of Norb munity and doing their part to encourage happened when I first arrived at Holy Name. the next generation, “I have a son and he has We had finished a song at mass and after- two boys, eight and 11. The 11-year-old is ward Norb said to me, ‘Well, that was too learning piano,” he said with enthusiasm. He slow, but you’ll learn.’” would like to see his love for music continue Diekhoff honed his singing skills for de- on in his grandsons for a while – perhaps the cades under the direction of Jerry Craney, next 90 years. 8 Week of December 8-14, 2016 • ss-times.com The Southside Times Just say yes When is big day? Johnson County Sheriff Detective Cochran to be honored in Rose Parade and shares his story of organ donation

your By Nicole Davis Twenty-two people die daily in the U.S. from not receiving the organ they need to survive. It is an emotional time of year for Johnson “Tracy chose at the license branch to say County Sheriff’s detective Kirby Cochran, yes,” Cochran said. “That’s a nice, short bum- of Franklin. As he travels the state speak- per sticker: Just say yes. If we can just work ing about organ donation, it has been nearly together to cut the number from 22, that three years since he received his kidney trans- would be my message today.” plant from Tracy Driscoll of Wabash, Ind. Cochran said the thing that got to him Cochran and Driscoll have been selected most about needing the transplant was as this year’s honorees on the Indiana Donor thinking about his wife and three chil- Network and Donate Life Indiana’s Donate dren he would otherwise leave behind. Life Rose Parade Float for the Tournament After his transplant, he learned that Bridal Show of Roses Parade in California on Jan. 2, 8 a.m. Driscoll had left behind three teenage to Cochran will ride on the float which depicts young adult children. Cochran made the Driscoll’s image with a floragraph, a piece of decision to meet her family and has since artwork made from natural materials. formed a close bond. Driscoll, along with representatives “I have a picture of Tracy in my office,” from Franciscan Health and Indiana Do- he said. “I have no pictures of my family in nor Network, spoke on Dec. 2 at the India- my office. I work on child abuse and sex 6th Annual napolis hospital campus. crimes. I have no pictures of my family in “I hope that after today, everyone in this my office for a reason. But I have a pic- room and everyone who sees the news of ture of Tracy across from my desk. It’s a Hendricks County ICON this will feel inspired to think about your great opportunity to talk to folks, even at personal decision, tell your family to watch a bad time, about organ donation and the the float as it is presented in the beginning fact that we’ve built a relationship. I have Bridal Show of the new year and finally talk to your to thank Tracy’s family for sharing Tracy family about donation,” said Heather Pease with me and other folks.” of Indiana Donor Network. Cochran said it an honor and humbling January 29, 2017 Cochran, a 24-year deputy, was diag- to be selected as a rider on the float in nosed with liver disease at 44 years old, in one of the most well-known parades in Noon to 4pm June of 2012, at Franciscan Health. He was the country. added to the transplant list in November “It’s a blessing for me to be able to honor Held at the Prestwick Country Club and received the call Jan. 8, 2013. Tracy and share the message about Tracy,” “I traveled to IU Health with my wife,” he said. “Without her, it would not be pos- 5197 Fairway Drive he said. “The ride to the hospital is a ride sible. She’s a part of me now. To be able to I will never forget. We were both very speak for her, chase my Avon, Indiana 46123 thankful. It was kind of a quiet ride in the dreams, help her chil- car, a lot of tears, a lot of emotion… Our dren when they need thoughts were basically for Tracy’s family. help, there’s nothing To register, please email: [email protected] We didn’t know who she was, but we knew better than that.” someone had to pass for me to survive.” FREE EVENT HOSTED BY for Brides, Grooms & Guests!

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The Indiana Donor Network in part- nership with Franciscan Health held a TOP TEN wonderful and moving presentation on COMPLAINTS FROM Dec. 2, highlighting Greenwood resi- dent Kirby Cochran, a transplant re- MRS. SANTA CLAUS cipient, and Tracy Driscoll, his donor. The two will be featured in the Tour- By Torry Stiles nament of Roses Parade in California in January. As Cochran shared his sto- 10. Santa likes to "high five" the elves and they're sick and tired of having ry of what it meant to him to receive to jump. that transplant at the unfortunate con- sequence of someone else losing their 9. That whole "bowlful of jelly" stomach life, some in the audience stated the STARS & STRIKES ON THE SOUTHSIDE thing is nothing but pre-diabetes. need for a tissue to dry their eyes. 8. Instead of letters to Santa, kids these In 2015, 629 people received organ The Southside Times is all about people nized? Email your “Stars and Strikes” days are sending emails. We picked transplants from 175 donors in Indi- and our community. What do you like to [email protected]. Chad Mertz of up a nasty virus and it dumped the ana. Yet there are 22 people that die ev- in your neighborhood? What don’t you Greenwood and Jim Simmons of Gar- entire "Naughty or Nice" database ery day in the United States from the like? Who has done something nice, no field Park contributed to this week's into WikiLeaks. lack of available organs. matter how small and should be recog Stars and Strikes. As uncomfortable as it may be to 7. Santa's body is cute as long as it's in the red suite otherwise: stretch think about, the process of signing plan was unanimously approved. Ms. Mar- up to be an organ donor is so simple. Stars: To Cornerstone Autism Cen- marks and gray hairs. ter as they recently announced tin will now direct the implementation of Check a box on your paperwork at the the plan along with the dozens and dozens 6. Lets Rudolph sleep in the house. license branch and voila, you’re an or- plans to open a second Greenwood location Rudolph is only partially at the former city building, known as the of Southside residents who have worked gan donor. If something should happen alongside her for the past year to reach this paper-trained. to one of us - perish the thought - at Polk Building, located at 2 N. Madison Ave. The organization anticipates an opening point. Stars for all those volunteers and 5. Expects me to cook for all those least some good can come from it. special thanks to the University of India- Meeting someone who has gone date in early 2017 and plans to add as many elves but refuses to buy me a decent as 30 new jobs. napolis, the sponsor and convener for this microwave. through this process really puts that landmark undertaking for eight Southside into perspective. Putting a face to an neighborhoods. The Indianapolis Neigh- 4. He works one overnighter a year but issue not only helps to make the topic Stars: To the members of the Beech I've gotta listen to him gripe about Grove committee who spent two borhood Housing Partnership and Fifth seem more real, but gives all the more Third Bankare also sponsoring partners for it for months. reason to take the extra time (and it’s years forming the employee manual which the Plan. The public is invited to join the 3. After a night of nothing but milk and really not that much time) to sign up was approved at the Dec. 5 council meeting. Unveiling Celebration at the University of cookies he's sugared up and gassy. and discuss your wishes with your rela- A lot of work has been put into the details of this manual to provide city employees with Indianapolis Health Pavilion on Dec. 13, tives. Learn more at IndianaDonorNet- 5-7pm. Details of the plan can be found at 2. Reindeer poop stains are tough to work.org or organdonor.gov. guidelines in everything from health insur- get out of carpets. ance coverage to vacation terms. southsideindy.org. 1. He's always had a good rapport Stars: On Nove. 30, Scarlett Mar- Stars: To the Perry Township Ki- with the US presidents but Ken- tin, the Community Builder direct- wanis members who volunteered nedy, Clinton and now Trump just ing the development of the first-ever South- to ring bells for the Salvation Army on call to get women's names from the Dec. 3 at Greenwood Park Mall. The Red Naughty List. The Southside Times side Quality of Life Plan, made the group's final presentation for approval by the board Kettle Christmas Campaign provides food, welcomes letters of the sponsoring group, the Local Initia- toys and clothing to more than 6 million to the editor in good taste. tives Support Corporation. After a vote, the people during the Christmas season. BELIEVE IT! All submissions are subject to editing. 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AROUND TOWN IHS plans for Indiana's H. Madison. A sing-along, a balloon drop and sweets 200th birthday celebration from Gigi's Cupcakes will follow the remarks. IHS also invites guests to take part in daylong activities. Visitors Bicentennial – On Dec. 11, the Indiana Historical Soci- can play pioneer games, create birthday cards and fill in ety (IHS) is marking Statehood Day with a 200th birth- a state map with their favorite things to see and do in day bash featuring hands-on activities, programs and Indiana. Guests also have the opportunity to pose for a treats for guests of all ages. The celebration, which runs photo with Abraham Lincoln, see specially chosen items from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick from IHS's collections and view the Indiana Bicenten- Indiana History Center, is free for IHS members or in- nial Minute series, which features dozens of fascinating cluded with admission to the Indiana Experience. IHS stories from the state's past. For more information, visit President and CEO John Herbst will pay tribute to In- indianahistory.org. diana at 2 p.m. along with author and historian James

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Community South Auxiliary Saturday, hand makes gifts for patients December 10 Giving – In the season of giving, one volunteer group 5:00-7:00 pm includes is giving to another to help provide handmade gifts to RefReshments Santa arrives at 6pm & dooR PRizes hospital patients over the holidays and throughout the OPEN HOUSE year. AT&T Pioneers presented Community South Aux- Southport Park iliary with a $5,000 AT&T Cares contribution to “con- 6901 Derbyshire Thursday, December 15, 2016 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tinue their great work,” according to Margaret Trammell, Come Join 3895 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227 president of AT&T Indiana Pioneers, a volunteer organi- Gifts for all children zation made up of AT&T employees and retirees. Com- crafts and the Fun! Tour our new Memory Care Unit: munity South Auxiliary members sew, knit and crochet Hope Springs items to give admitted patients; in addition to shelters refreshments. and nursing homes. They’re currently working to ensure each admitted patient on Christmas has a handmade gift. 1-888-504-4188 Now accepting referrals Fax: 317-210-9615 The auxiliary also provides comfort shawls, gifts for new 6901 Derbyshire Road and admissions for memory www.southportevents.org Email: [email protected] care and short and parents, and quilts for military veterans at various times RSVP appreciated; not required long term care services. throughout the year. 317.786.5489 Call Ella Taylor 317-787-5364

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By By Nicole Davis 31, a major thoroughfare. It’s cer- by 7 and home by 5:20 p.m. ev- Frank and George sold South- shalls, Great Clips, Sally Beauty Sup- tainly not as big as it is today but ery single day. ern Plaza in 1978 to a real estate ply, and more now occupy the space. Southern Plaza wishes you Happy Holidays With individual stores scat- in 1960 it was still well traveled. “It was so central to my life developer from Texas, which in- Frank and George continued Celebrating tered along the Southside, if resi- Given what they knew of the na- growing up,” he said. “We never vested money into giving the cen- pursing commercial real estate Flashback dents wanted a big shopping trip tional trend, it seemed like a good left that house that we didn’t drive ter a facelift with new lighting, long after selling Southern Plaza. 1961 SOUTHERN PLAZA BUSINESSES DIRECTORY with everything in one place then idea at the time. It turned out to through the shopping center. If signage and changing the parking They had still owned Greenbriar See they would need to get dressed up be a very good idea.” it was early evening we’d drive lot. In July 1994, Tri-Land South- apartments near the center, Green • F. W. Woolworth Co. • Jack & Mack’s Mens Wear and drive downtown. That is, until Southern Plaza celebrated its through and make sure all the ern, Inc. acquired the center. Tree Apartments on Madison Av- • Collier’s • Indianapolis Schiff’s Inc. Southern Plaza came along. grand opening in April of 1961 lights had come on. If they didn’t, As most things do with time, the enue and various other properties. • American Fletcher • Guarantee Tire Santa Southern As the first shopping center on with stores such as The Kroger dad would go to the light box and shopping center has gone through They have both since passed away, National Bank & Rubber Co. 4200 S EAST ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227 the Southside, if Southern Plaza Co., Hook Drugs Inc, Kay Jewelry, flip whatever switch was needed many changes through the years. and their family maintains much • Sargent-Gerke Co. • Family Finance of didn’t have what you were look- • The Kroger Co. Greenwood The Pet House, J.C. Penney Co., to make the parking lights come Greenwood Park Mall was con- of their property ownership. • Southern Plaza ing for, you probably didn’t need Kimmel Shoe Repair and many on. Did something need main- structed in 1978, becoming the With a degree in economics • Citizens Gas & Coke Santa House Hours: • Hook Drugs Inc. Beauty Shop it anyway. more. Advertisements boast- tenance? Was everything in its largest regional shopping center. and business, concentrating on Dec. 10, 11, 17, & 18 Plaza • First Federal Savings • Standard Grocery Southern Plaza was developed ed that there was ample park- place? Hardly a day went by that “Then over the last 10 years, as real estate, from Southern Meth- & Loan • Roselyn Bakeries Inc. Every weekend till Dec. 18: by siblings, Frank and George Jr. ing for 2,000 cars and bus service he wasn’t doing something.” homes and development moved odist University in Dallas, Texas, • Morrisons • Dr. Raymond Parker Saturdays: 11:00 am-5:00 pm Bixler, Emma Meadows and Ruth that runs on the hour. All stores Frank would carry a massive South around Greenwood, that David followed close to his father • Kay Jewelry Co. • Tuchman Cleaners, Inc. Hoffmann. Frank and George were ready for the opening except key ring - about the size of a half had an impact on the area,” Da- and uncle’s footsteps. A resident • Lyric News • Kimmel Shoe Repair Sundays: 12:00-5:00 pm TAKE A LOOK BACK AT handled the daily operations. WM. H. Block Co. which insist- dollar - and it was so full vid observes. “The change is not of New Palestine, Ind., he has & Record Shop • The Pet House Now Open: Newly The Bixler family has a long his- ed on buying its own land under another key couldn’t in the amount of business, but worked as a registered investment • Miller-Frederiksen • Southern Plaza Remodeled: THE FIRST SHOPPING tory in development. Their father, the store and opened in the fall. possibly fit on it. the types of stores that can advisor for more than 30 years Carpets Barber Shop George M. Bixler, constructed Kroger now occupies that space. “And he knew what do well in the shopping cen- and works in real estate develop- • S. I. Hood Shoes, Inc. • J. C. Penney Co. • Home Outfitting Co. • WM. H. Block Co. CENTER ON THE SOUTHSIDE, most of the two-bedroom homes Simultaneously, the state of every key went to!” ter. It’s still well occupied. ment. In addition to his business, on Edwards, Mills, Markwood Indiana was constructing Inter- David said. The stores that are in there he is in charge of remaining fam- Coming Soon HOSTING ITS GRAND OPENING IN 1961 and Lawrence Avenues just before state-465. That project began do good business. It’s ily business affairs. WWII. Frank and George operat- in 1959, with the first section just a different mix Growing up with the Southern ed Southern Circle and Southern opening in 1961 and the final of stores now.” Plaza shopping center are mem- 2016 SOUTHERN PLAZA BUSINESS DIRECTORY Triangle restaurants. section in 1970. Shops such as ories that David still holds dear, The Bixler family farm was lo- “It was really fortuitous,” Da- Harbor Freight with memorabilia of the business • Insure One • Goodwill cated on US 31, roughly between vid said. “There was a western en- Tools, Insure One, displayed in his household, such as • Top Nails • Rue 21 Thompson Road and Hanna Av- trance to Southern Plaza and the Goodwill, Mar- the architect’s first drawing center. • One Main (formerly • Marshalls enue. They had purchased Springleaf Financial) • Oak Street Health state didn’t want them to put that “I was two years old when it Financial Services more acreage with the idea • Sally Beauty Supply in. They were able to work out was built,” he said, “I spent a lot of • Bert & Friends to build a shopping complex. • BMO Harris Bank some compromises for access to time there. I didn’t know anything • Brightwood College “Shopping centers across the shopping Center.” else.” Though he was too young • Eyeglass Word • People Ready • Qdoba the country were just becom- David was about 3 years old to remember what the South- (formerly Labor Ready) • SVS Vision ing a thing,” said David Bix- when Southern Plaza was built. side was like prior to this devel- • El Azabache FOR ALL INDUSTRIES • Rent-A-Center ler, Frank’s son. “They looked He always had a summer opment, he said he’s been told “it • Harbor Freight Tools • PJ's College of & SKILL LEVELS around and saw there was no job waiting for him - pick- was the place to be. It really sat- • Gilvin’s Boots & Shoes NOW HIRING Cosmetology one place on the Southside ing up trash, scrubbing isfied a strong need for the area.” • Comdent to shop. Mom and dad went • Great Clips Looking for a job with flexiblity, the opportunity to gain skills the sidewalks or mow- • Brightwood College • BMO Harris Bank to at least one, if not two, ing the fields surround- • H&R Block Drive-Thru and dependable pay? Labor ready has the job for you! shopping center trade shows. ing Southern Plaza with Left, George Jr. and Frank Bixler, • Eyebrows Gallery • Pizza Hut • All skill levels welcome. They realized it would be a their Ford tractor. • Chinese Kitchen • Kroger great thing to build on that pictured prior to opening Southern • Personal protective equipment provided for each job. David recalls his Plaza. Right, David Bixler. • Books On Sale • Kerasotes Showplace Above, the architect's first sketch of piece of ground in that location. father getting up at Submitted photos • Ross Dress for Less Cinema/IMAX • Multiple payment options to meet your needs. Southern Plaza. Below, a map of Southern At that time, it was situated on US 6 a.m., out the door (Soon to open) • Background check and/or drug test may be required. Plaza in 2016. Submitted photos • No charge to you for our work to find you a job. Period.

WE’RE HIRING WORKERS FOR: Construction • Logistics • Manufacturing • Auto Services • Waste • Right before the finish line, the bank the first store. That turned out to be Mel every time the light turned green, we weren’t appropriate for a shopping wanted to pull the financing. Because Simon (co-founder of Simon Property counted how many people turned left. center because those games aren’t $3 OFF Restoration • Events • Hospitality • Retail Services then, shopping centers were brand Group which constructed Greenwood We blew an entire Saturday doing that. particularly fair. Bring the rides, bring new. They had to convince them to not Park Mall in 1978). My recollection was We had enough cars turning left. We the cotton candy, but leave the games Any Purchase $25 or More Did you know? lose faith in the project. There was a that it was for the pet store. got a left hand turn signal. out. The operator chose not to do Expires 1/15/16 WE’RE ALWAYS OPEN. APPLY ONLINE: last-minute meeting with the bank to that. My dad talked to him. He got the Not valid with any other www.PeopleReady.com encourage them to make the loan. • Early on as 31 was being expanded, • Every summer they would have sheriff’s department and made them coupons/discounts because it wasn’t always the six lane a summer shopping spree called close down. He got someone with more • Once they got the shopping center highway it is now, Frank and George Mardi Gras. They would bring in an authority and opened it back up. It SOUTHERN PLAZA got pretty heated. But at the end they done, they needed tenants. They wanted a left hand turn signal. The city amusement company. The rides would NEED TO GET IN TOUCH? shook hands. The guys brought over a worked with a leasing company run by said no. Us, being children, got pressed set up in the parking lot along 31. One PHONE: 317-783-3009 • EMAIL: [email protected] a man named Al Frankel. Al had just into service. We sat in the car, all day, particular year they were insistent that teddy bear for my dad and my uncle. Happy Holidays! Fortunately it ended well. recently hired a young man from New and counted how many people turned the operator not have the ‘teddy bear IN THE SOUTHERN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER • 4200 S. EAST ST. SUITE 9, INDIANAPOLIS, 46227 York that had moved to town. That left into the shopping center. Hours stands,’ the games where you try to win Located at Southern End of Southern Plaza FUN FACTS leasing agent signed that first lease for and hours of just sitting there and a teddy bear. They felt those games — David Bixler (317) 791-1533 4200 S East Street • Indianapolis, IN 46227 14 Week of December 8-14, 2016 • ss-times.com The Southside Times

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AN OPTION BEECH GROVE Franklin Community High School Band Christ- Vito Provolone mas Concert • Come join this performance. | When: Dec. 8, 7 p.m. | Where: Franklin Performing THE SCOOP: Preschool Storytime & Craft • Preschoolers and Arts Center, 2600 Cumberland Dr., Franklin. | Info: Vito Provolone is a family owned an adult are invited to join children's librarians (317) 346-8109, TheFranklinPAC.org. and operated Italian restaurant for stories and fun activities. | When: Dec. 8, 15, that has served the Southside for nearly 25 years. Vito Provolone 11 a.m.| Where: Beech Grove Branch library, 1102 Fall Cooking Workshops: Shop Smart! • Adults Main St. | Info: (317) 275-4560. makes their sauces and serves are invited to learn how to plan and shop for simple up homemade Italian goodness. meals at home. Workshop includes a seminar, dem- Pastas include lasagna, Vodka Adult Coloring • Adults are invited for their own onstrations, and taste-testing. Registration required. Sauce with pasta, tortellini, coloring activity. The Library will provide coloring | When: Dec. 12, 2 p.m | Where: Franklin Road Branch, fettuccine alfredo, vegetable pages, crayons, markers and other supplies. Par- 5550 S. Franklin Rd. | Info: (317) 275-4380. lasagna, baked mostaccioli, ticipants are welcome to bring their own coloring spaghetti and meatballs, or build RECOMMENDATION: materials. | When: Dec. 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Dec. Santa Stories at Franklin Road • Toddlers ages your own pasta with your choice of pasta, (Black Angus) Filet in Red Wine Sauce 20, 5 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.| Where: Beech Grove Branch 18 - 36 months and an adult are invited for stories, sauce and meat or vegetables. The chicken library, 1102 Main St. | Info: (317) 275-4560. songs and rhymes all about Santa Claus. | When: menu includes Chicken Marsala, Chicken Giovanni, Chicken Diablo, Chicken Lamone, HOURS: Dec. 13, 10:15 a.m. | Where: Franklin Road Branch, Opens at 4 p.m. every day. Shop Inn-Spired Christmas Sale • Shop for every- 5550 S. Franklin Rd. | Info: (317) 275-4380. chicken fettuccine, and chicken pesto. Seafood one on the list and have a picture taken with Santa! options include Shrimp Diablo, Seafood Closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 p.m. Sunday. | When: Dec. 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Where: Benedict Inn Jingle Bell Rock Dance Party • Preschoolers Fettuccine, Linguine & Clam Sauce, Orange Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Roughy Florentine, Tilapia in Lemon-Caper ages 3 - 6 and an adult are invited to listen, jump LOCATION: Beech Grove. | Info: benedictinn.org. and dance to holiday favorites with scarves and Sauce, and Salmon Piccata. Also on the menu are salads, soup of the day, traditional and 8031 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. rhythm instruments.| When: Dec. 13, 1:15 p.m. and specialty pizzas. Beech Grove “Polar Express” • Get a taste of Dec. 14, 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. | Where: Frank- PHONE: sweets from local businesses on Main Street! Ex- lin Road Branch, 5550 S. Franklin Rd. | Info: (317) TYPE OF FOOD: (317) 888-1112 plore the local business “train stops” and see what 275-4380. they have to offer, whether it be candy or activi- Italian ties.| When: Dec 10, 12 - 4 p.m. | Where: 1102 Main St., Beech Grove. | Info: Facebook: Beech Grove FOUNTAIN SQUARE Polar Express. Santa Comes to Fountain Square • Get a picture Christmas Party • The Ave Maria Guild will have a taken with Santa and take a carriage ride at PNC BEHIND BARS WHERE I DINE Christmas party at St. Paul Hermitage. Bring a cov- Bank! Afterwards, visit the Fountain Square Library ered dish for our lunch and a nonperishable item to make a frame for the photo, decorate a cookie, Erin Pardue, marketing for the poor. The group will have its regular meet- and listen to stories. | When: Dec 10, 10 a.m.- 12 ‘57 T-Bird manager for Express ing after lunch. | When: Dec. 13, 12 p.m. | Where: p.m. I Where: 1059 Virginia Ave. | Info: discover- Bartender: 501 N. 17th Ave. | Info: (317) 786-2261 Employment Professionals fountainsquare.com. Donna Bullock Indy South and Columbus Personal Retreat Day • Rest, relax, read, walk the Play Date Preschool Storytime • Preschoolers and Location: Where do you like to dine? Labyrinth, pray, just be. | When: Dec. 15, 9 a.m. – 4 an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays L J's Pub & Eatery, My husband and I love p.m. | Where: Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference and rhymes following by playtime at the library. | 3652 S. Meridian St., to go to Jockamo’s in Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. | Info: When: Dec. 12, 19, 11 a.m. | Where: Fountain Square Indianapolis, IN 46217 Greenwood. I bet we go at benedictinn.org. Branch, 1066 Virginia Ave. | Info: (317) 275-4390. least once a month. Ingredients and directions: What do you like to eat there? • ¼ oz. vodka, ¼ oz. rum, ¼ oz. Southern CENTER GROVE GARFIELD PARK The Cheese Louise is their best pizza! And Comfort, ¼ oz. amaretto. Splash of their beer selection is great because you grenadine syrup, pineapple juice, and always have new options of things to try. Breakfast With Santa • Join Santa for breakfast. Student, Faculty, and Staff Exhibition • Gar- orange juice. Build over ice. Santa’s helpers will be on hand for all to enjoy a What do you like about this place? field Park Arts Center hosts the year end exhibi- • Shake and serve I love that it’s local, everyone is friendly, sleigh ride, games and crafts! Sleigh rides are lim- tion that features artworks created by those con- with a lime slice and they have a nice lunch menu to get ited to the first 25 families that RSVP. $10 per fam- nected with our center. | When: Now – Jan. 28, garnish. quickly during the workweek. ily (two adults and up to four kids). | When: Dec. normal Fall hours of operation.| Where: Garfield 10, 9 - 11 a.m. | Where: Mt. Auburn United Method- Park Arts Center, 2342 Conservatory Dr., India- Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza is located at ist Church, 3100 W. Stones Crossing Rd., door #4, napolis.| Info: Visit gpacarts.org. 401 Market Plaza, Greenwood, IN 46142. Greenwood. | Info: jcasg.org. The phone number is (317) 883-8993. Arts for All: Pixelated Magnets • Select a de- FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP sign, match the colorful perler beads with the pattern, and use an iron to melt them together. | When: Now – Jan. 28, Saturdays, 12 – 4 p.m. No What's going Baby Lapsit • Babies up to 18 months and an adult Arts for All on Dec. 10 or 24. | Where: Garfield Park are invited for stories, songs, rhymes and flan- Arts Center, 2342 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis.| on Southside? nel board activities just right for babies. | When: Info: gpacarts.org. Dec. 8, 15, 22 at 10:15 a.m. | Where: Franklin Road Send your news & events Branch, 5550 S. Franklin Rd.| Info: (317) 275-4380. Compiled by Brian Ruckle Calendar continued on page 29 to: [email protected] The Southside Times NIGHT & DAY ss-times.com • Week of December 8-14, 2016 15

Calendar continued from page 28 Racing Hall of Fame, will share his experiences as Arrival the featured speaker at this year’s Senior Promise A Night of English Country Dancing • Join host Christmas Party. The annual party also includes a slow paced sci-fi flick is chore to get through Barry Levitt and dance caller Alice Smith-Goeke for plated lunch to participants and the opportunity a lively evening of dancing for all skill levels. Ages to win prizes. Proceeds will benefit the Franciscan Health Food Pantry. | When: Dec. 9. | Where: Primo MOVIE REVIEW be sorely disappointed. Instead, Arrival’s 14 and older. Event is free. | When: Dec. 8, 6:30 – pacing is much more tortoise than hare. The 8:30 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Arts Center, 2342 Banquet Hall and Conference Center. | Cost: $25 guest ticket. | Info: (317) 528-8277. film moves with a slow and deliberate rate, Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis. | Info: gpacarts.org. By Adam Staten as it builds and builds to what amounts to Christmas at Garfield and Arts Center Winter JOHNSON COUNTY Time is the most valuable resource known an incredibly lackluster letdown of a conclu- Open House • Join for toy making with Santa's to man. It’s also the most fleeting thing in the sion. More times than not it becomes diffi- elves, a noon performance by the Circle City world; one, which no one can ever recover cult to stay interested in the generally bland Ringers and demonstrations by GPAC's teaching December Concerts • The Franklin College Music once it’s gone. Most primarily choose to div- characters and dull story. artists! | When: Dec. 10, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Where: Department will host its winter instrumental con- cert Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Students will also perform in the vy up their time between family, friends and As in most everything in which she ap- Garfield Park Arts Center, 2342 Conservatory Dr., pears, Adams is very good, giving anoth- Indianapolis. | Info: gpacarts.org. winter choral concert Dec. 9, 7 p.m. and Dec. 10, 2 a chosen occupation. It’s likely that no mat- p.m. | Where: Clarence E. and Inez R. Custer Theatre ter how long an individual spends on Earth, er strong performance. However, Renner in Old Main, Franklin. | Info: (317) 738-8185. it will never be sufficient. There will never be is a surprising disappointment, providing a GREENWOOD quite enough time. While time is generally very bland and vanilla showing. Although, PERRY TOWNSHIP thought of in a linear fashion, one recently Renner’s performance can likely be attributed Meet The Author: Maggie Stiefvater • Mag- released film looks at time from a slightly to the script because, while a main character, gie Stiefvater, NY times bestselling author of The different point of view. his part is essentially a nonfactor in the film Raven Cycle, will have an author talk and book Beck Toyota Christmas Celebration • Beck and ultimately, his actions or decisions do not signing. Barnes and Nobles will sell copies of her Toyota will offer free pictures with Santa. Q-95 Arrival is a science-fiction tale about a lin- will also be in attendance and will provide many guistics professor, Louise (Amy Adams) who make a bit of difference in the overall story. books, but attendees are welcome to bring their own. Registration required. | When: Dec 8, 7pm. | promotional opportunities. | When: Dec. 10 12-2 is recruited by the military following an alien While Arrival does have an interesting con- p.m. | Where: 8055 US 31 S. and Stop 11. | Info: cept, looking at how our communication about Where: Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian landing. The extraterrestrial creatures have St. | Info: (317) 881-1953 or greenwoodlibrary.us. (317) 882-260. landed their elongated ships in 12 seemingly time influences how we perceive it, random locations around the world, one of it’s a chore to get through. Christmas Concert • Come enjoy music, lights, Caregiver Support Meeting • Catholic Charities which is in the United States. Due to the in- 2.5 out of 5. and a visit from the man in red himself. Admission Indianapolis sponsors monthly caregiver support ability to communicate with the outer space is free, but a canned food donation is requested. | groups for family members/friends who are care- visitors, the entire world is on edge, trying When: Dec 10, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. | Where: Greenwood givers of older adults. Meetings are open to the community and are a way for adult caregivers to to figure out the reason for the aliens’ visit. High School auditorium, 615 W Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood. | Info: greenwoodband.com. share and learn from each other. RSVP. | When: Dec. Louise is brought in to try to establish and 12, 5:30 – 7 p.m. | Where: St. Mark Catholic School, facilitate some kind of communication with Free Veteran’s Christmas Party • Join this free 541 E. Edgewood Avenue. | Info: (317) 261-3378. the aliens. After a number of failed attempts, dinner and program for all Military, Reservist, Vet- progress is made. Soon, Louise and her as- erans, Surviving spouses and family members. | A Christmas Carol • This performance is free and trophysicist partner, Ian (Jeremy Renner), are When: Dec. 11, 5 p.m. | Where: Christ Our Shep- open to the public. Doors open one hour before able to translate the black circles emitted by herd Church of the Brethren, 857 N. State Rd. 135, start time. | When: Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; Dec. 17, 4 p.m. and Dec. 18, 6 p.m. | Where: Southside Church of the aliens into words and meaning. However, Adam Staten lives in Perry Township Greenwood. | Info: (317) 416-7888. much later on in the film, Louise decodes what and is a movie buff. Staten graduated the Nazarene, 2515 E. Thompson Rd., Indianapolis. | Info: Call (317) 784-1373. appears to be a threatening message from the from University of Southern Indiana Cookie Decorating • Teens: Let’s decorate some with a degree in Communication cookies! | When: Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m. | Where: Green- extraterrestrial visitors. Louise is soon racing Studies. He can be reached at against the clock to prevent global war. [email protected] wood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St. | Info: (317) SOUTHPORT 881-1953 or greenwoodlibrary.us. Anyone going to Arrival hoping to find a fast-paced, shoot ‘em up style sci-fi flick will Christmas 5K • Join the Rotary Club of Green- Lego Day • Families and children ages 2 and older wood and Greenwood Christian Academy for can drop in to learn to play and play to learn by using a variety of building items. | When: Dec. 10, cole Snyder, and Coach Siana Fox the a day of food, fun, and activities. Bring running IN OUR SCHOOLS shoes, dogs in reindeer costumes, and a favorite 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Where: Southport Branch, 2630 E. team correctly spelled 68 out of a possi- ugly sweater for the first annual Christmas 5K in Stop 11 Rd. | Info: (317) 275-4510. ble 72 words. The state finals were held Greenwood. The first 300 adults (and teens) get a St. Roch Junior Spell at Purdue University’s Loeb Playhouse on free 5 piece Santa Suit for the race. | When: Dec. Euchre Party • Perry Senior Services and the Nov. 12 in front of a standing room only 17. Race registration starts at 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m. ugly Southport Parks Department will host a monthly Bowl wins fourth state crowd. The season started with nearly sweater contest. 9:30 a.m. best dressed pet con- Euchre Party every third Thursday of the month.| test. 10 a.m. race start. | Where: Register in the When: Dec. 15, 1 – 4 p.m. | Where: Southport championship 180 teams, with only 30 teams qualifying Community Room, 6901 Derbyshire Rd. | Info: for the state finals. St. Roch’s Greenwood Christian Academy auditorium. | Info: gcak12.org/rotary-5k-event. Visit perryseniors.org. Spelling – The St. Roch Junior margin of victory was an im- Spell Bowl Team has won pressive sixteen words. Spell- Christmas with Santa • Santa is coming to South- INDIANAPOLIS port during this free community event with crafts its fourth state champi- ers Nicko Greene, Kate Lucid, Jonathon Snyder, and gifts for all children. | When: Dec. 10, 5 p.m. onship in the last five | Where: Southport Community Center, 6901 Der- years in the Indiana As- and Abigail Snyder all Senior Promise Christmas Party • Donald David- son, Speedway historian and member of the Auto byshire Rd. | Info: southportevents.org. sociation of School Prin- had perfect scores while cipals (IASP) Spell Bowl Bridget Agresta, Xavier State Championship. Wilson, Celeste Gorball, Led by Coach Mary Ann and Eva Fox had near- Chamberlin, Coach Ni- perfect scores. ENJOY YOUR WEEK! Visit ss-times.com for weekly news and events. 16 Week of December 8-14, 2016 • ss-times.com SOUTHSIDE PUZZLES The Southside Times

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Graham. A memorial gathering was Dec. 2 at The previously worked in the payroll department at to the late Lester Floyd and Ethel Mae Francis, he OBITUARIES Walker Cottage, 475 W. Main St., Greenwood. Eli Lilly. An avid golfer and member of Hillview retired from Jackson-Oil after 20+ years. A shade Arrangements were by Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Country Club, she had served as president of tree mechanic, he enjoyed tinkering, starting Services and Crematory, Greenwood Chapel. the Ladies 18 Hole Club. She was an artist, projects and had served in the Indiana National Jodie Belyew Baker enjoyed painting, flower gardening. Survivors Guard. Survivors include his wife Dorothy; Jodie Belyew Baker, 52, of Indianapolis, died on children, Patricia (Harvey) Rau, Douglas A. children, David Andrew Francis and Greg Alan Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. She was born on Sept. Gregory Joseph Cole Benner (Jon Vrban) and Gregory (Annalisa) Francis; Jennifer Kay Browder; a granddaughter, 15, 1964 to Philip A. and Susan L. Benner; five grandchildren, Todd Rau, Scott Cassie Dillon; brother Chuck Francis, and sister, (Gray) Belyew in Livonia, Michigan. Gregory Joseph Cole, 65, of Indianapolis, died Rau, Tricia McGee, Kate Hardy, Kayla Benner; Margie Zimmerman. He was preceded in death She attended Kennesaw State on Nov. 22, 2016. He was born on Feb. 2, 1951 seven great-grandchildren, Lauren Rau, Maddy by two brothers, Milo and Paul. Visitation was University and was most recently in Indianapolis. Gregory had a love for animals. Ray, Reiley McGee, Ethan McGee, Grace Rau, Nov. 27 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue the Executive Director of the Mid- He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church. Hannah Rau and Lily Rau; brother, Bill Smart, Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave.. Funeral North Shepherd Center. Jodie He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Antoinette nieces, Silvia Smart, Anita Smart, Marillyn service was Nov. 28 at the funeral home. Burial is was an active member of the “Tona” Cole; children, Joe Cole and Tina Bebe, Beth McNabb, Betsy Robards and Joyce at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Columbia Club and served on the (John) Frank; brother, Paul Young; and seven Tennison and nephew, Wayne Benner. She was House, Long Range Planning and Membership grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his preceded in death by her first husband, Glen Committees. She served on several boards, mother, Winifred Burnett. Memorial visitation Benner, second husband, David Douglass; Phyllis Ann Grubbs including United Methodist Women, Lucille Raines and mass was Nov. 26 at St. Mark Catholic and sister Barbara McCarty. Celebration of Residence, Inc. and Metro Ministries, Inc. Jodie was Church, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Life is Dec. 8, 1 p.m. at Southport Presbyterian Phyllis Ann Grubbs, 88, of Greenwood, died on also a member of North United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to G.H. Herrmann Church, 7525 McFarland Blvd., Indianapolis. Nov. 24, 2016. She was born on Sept. 15, 1928 She is survived by her sons, David Douglas Baker Madison Avenue Funeral Home. Private visitation will be at G.H. Herrmann in Brown County, Ind. to Leonard and Elsie Bush. and Daniel Philip Baker; parents, Philip A. and Greenwood Funeral Home at The Gardens at She was a member of Mt. Auburn Methodist Susan L. Belyew; and brother, Philip Belyew (wife, Olive Branch, 1605 S. State Rd 135. She will be Church and loved to sew. Survivors include her Kathryn). Visitation and service was Dec. 1 at North Melvin Joseph “Joe” laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. children, Rick (Cindy) Grubbs and Vicki (David) United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St. Heidendreich; grandchildren, Erika (James, Jr) Arrangements and care were by Lauck & Veldhof Covert Crabtree, Justin (Martyna) Heidenreich, Jesse Funeral & Cremation Services. Melvin Joseph “Joe” Covert, 92, of Indianapolis, (Stacey) Grubbs, Joe (Fiance, Nicole Ciffolillo) died on Nov. 28, 2016. He was born on Oct. Edward Lowell Dravis Grubbs and Sara (Michael) Conley; great- 30,1924 in Indianapolis to the late Basil Edward Edward Lowell Dravis, 91, of Greenwood, died grandchildren, Aiden James Grubbs, Avery Lee and Ida M. Covert. He is a US Army Veteran and on Nov. 27, 2016. He was born on Dec. 11, 1924 Grubbs, Caleb Michael Conley, Adriana Nicole Joseph “Joe” Patrick Burk was part of the VFW. Survivors include his two in Indianapolis to the late Edward Lincoln and Crabtree, Gwendolyn Elise Crabtree and Hanna Joseph “Joe” Patrick Burk, 54, of Indianapolis, died sons, Ron D. (Rochelle) and Steven R. (Connie) Edith Inez Dravis. Ed was married for 52 years Heidendreich; brother, Carroll “Hoover” Bush. on Nov. 23, 2016. He was born on July 31, 1962 Covert; three grandsons, Joshua, Brian (Mandy) to the late Margaret Ann “Maggie” Dravis, who Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, to William E. and Pauline L. Burk of Springport, and Matthew Covert; two great-grandchildren, died on Jan. 3,1999. He was then married for 17 James Clifton Grubbs; siblings, Forrest “Ross” Ind. He graduated with a degree in Finance from Hannah and Isaac Covert; sister-in-law Martha years to the late Mae A. Patrick Dravis, who died Bush, Tony Bush, Argyle Bush, Mavoureen Senior Ball State University in 1986. Joe was a business Dean Covert and brother-in-law Wayne Hensley; on Nov. 1, 2016. Ed was employed at Glen Roy and Doyle Bush. Visitation was Nov. 29 at G. H. and financial analyst and valued employee at nieces and nephews. Joe is preceded in death Construction as a superintendent for 40 years Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. Hewlett Packard for 28 years. He was married by his wife, Martha Irene (Mitchell) Covert; retiring in 1986. He was a Navy, WWII Veteran, State Rd. 135. Funeral service was Nov. 30. Burial to Julie Anne (Lehman) Burk of Louisville for 18 seven brothers and sisters; six brothers-in-law; a member of Southport Baptist Church and is at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. years. Survivors include wife, Julie Anne Burk; four sisters-in-law; and companion of 25 years, Carpenters Union Local 60. Ed is survived by his mother, Pauline Burk Beall; three sons, Christian Dorethea E. Donnar. Visitation and service was daughters Diana (John) Iozzo and Pamela (Jeff) Alexander Donnelly (Alec), Brendan Michael Dec. 1 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Atwood; stepdaughters Sharon K. (John) Phillips Hiram J. Hash Donnelly and Benjamin Patrick Burk; a sister, Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Burial is and Shirley J. (Dan) Frye; 11 grandchildren; six Janet (Burk) Barnett (Steve); a brother, James at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; Hiram J. Hash, 93, Greenwood, died on Nov. 25, William Burk (Joyce); two nieces, Kathleen Burk, 13 step-great-grandchildren; one great-great- 2016. Hiram was born on June 22, 1923 in Sugar Meredith Carpenter (Dylan); three nephews, grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He Grove, Smyth County, Va., the youngest child Jeffrey William Burk (Sarah), Robert Lehman, and Albert Thomas Daeger is preceded in passing by his son David Lowell of Hiram A. and Dema (Oakley) Hash. Hiram Mitchell Lehman; mother-in-law, Dana Lee (Greg) Dravis, sister Eva Buch and brothers Earl and graduated from Southport High School in 1941, Albert Thomas Daeger, 56, of Indianapolis, Jennings and brother-in-law, Phillip L. (Barbara) Russell Dravis. Services for Ed were Dec. 2, at and married the love of his life, Marylin Fishel died on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. He was born Lehman; and many extended family and friends. Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial on Jan. 9, 1942. He served in the military briefly on Aug. 1, 1960 in Indianapolis to his parents He was preceded in death by his father, William Center. Interment with military honors is at during World War II, until receiving an honorable Eugene H. and Esther May (Unversaw) Daeger. E. Burk; step-father, Robert Beall. Visitation was Brown County Memorial Park. medical discharge. Hiram owned his own business Nov. 27, 2016 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue He was a Health Inspector and worked in Acute for 40 years, and upon retirement helped his son Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave. Funeral service Care-Hospital Division for the Indiana State Rick at Glenns Valley Feed & Garden for many was Nov. 28 at Springport Christian Church, 509 Department of Health for 25 years. Albert years. Hiram was a member of the Greenwood W. Main Street, Springport, IN, with burial at enjoyed gardening, flowers, ceramics, and was James F. Embry Jr. Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, and Springport Christian Church Cemetery. a big sports fan. Albert is survived by his wife, James F. Embry Jr., 92, of Indianapolis, died Mount Pleasant Christian Church. Hiram was Connie Daeger; his son, Aaron (Darci Jo) Daeger; Nov. 29, 2016. He was born on Dec. 31, 1923 in preceded in death by his parents, wife Marylin, his stepson, Dylan (Laurie Horner) Burns; a Indianapolis to the late James and Minnie Embry five siblings and a half-brother, son Larry, and stepdaughter, Alicia (Jared) Waggoner; his Sr. James was married to the late Mary Embry. son-in-law Hugh Baker. He is survived by his Monna Gaye Byrd mother, Esther May (Universaw) Daeger; and He worked for Haag Drugs for 28 years, retiring daughter Priscilla Baker; son Rick (Kathleen) Monna Gaye Byrd, age 69, of Greenwood, died one brother; Michael Daeger. He was preceded in 1983. James was a member and volunteer Hash; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. Gaye was born on in death by his father; Eugene H. Daeger. A mass at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church for several and several nieces and nephews. A graveside March 20, 1947 in Shelbyville, Ind. to John of Christian burial is Dec. 9, 11 a.m. at St. Marks years. James is survived by; sister-in-law’s Ovie service was Dec. 3 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Thomas Graham and Arlie Janice (White) the Evangelist Catholic Church, 535 Edgewood Allen, Linda (David) Whited; nieces Debbi (Jeff) Morgantown Rd., Greenwood. Graham. On June 26, 1965, she married Danny Ave. Indianapolis. Visitation is 10 a.m. until the Smith; nephews Rodney (Anne Marie) Prather, Paul Byrd, who preceded her in death on April service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Larry (Janet) Prather, Kerry (Joy) Prather. He is 22, 2013. Gaye worked as an Administrative Jessen Funeral Home, Whiteland Chapel. preceded in passing by his parents and wife Scott E. Kikendall Coordinator for the Department of Agriculture Mary Embry. Services were Dec. 1 at Singleton for over 20 years. She also attended Community Community Mortuary and Memorial Center. Scott E. Kikendall, 56, of Indianapolis, died Church of Greenwood. Survivors include her Interment is at Washington Park East Cemetery. on Nov. 24, 2016. Born on Sept. 14, 1960 in sons, Tim Byrd, John “Scott” (Jayne) Byrd and Georgia Benner Douglass Torence, Cali. to the late Frank Kikendall and Adam (Donna) Byrd; and nine grandchildren, Georgia Benner Douglass, 98, of Greenwood, Phyllis Day. Scott loved spending time with his Sierra, Kennedy, Nicole, Jordan, Henry, Ethan, died Nov. 19, 2016. She was born March 5, 1918 grandkids, he enjoyed watching westerns, the Landon, Ruby and Chloe. Gaye was preceded in Indianapolis to the late George and Jeanette Carl D. Francis history channel, going to car shows, working, in death by her husband and one brother, (Brown) Smart. She retired as credit branch Carl D. Francis, 77, of Indianapolis, died Nov. 22, and all animals. Survivors include his daughter, John Gary Graham and one sister, Donna Raye manager at Citizen’s Federal Bank and had 2016. Born March 25, 1939 in Worthington, Ind. Amber Kikendall; fiancee, Sandra Hash; sons, ss-times.com • Week of December 8-14, 2016 19 The Southside Times FOR THE RECORD Obituaries Anthony Snider, John Snider, and Logan Ross; Dec. 2 at New Crown Cemetery followed by burial Durrett and Linda Locke (Dortch, Utterback), Stephen W. Thompson grandsons, Keagan Kikendall and Isiah Ross; two at New Crown Cemetery. sons; Richard Allen Locke, II (Donna), Robert granddaughters, Makayla Snider, and Baileigh Daniel Locke (Lisa), Brian Joseph Locke (Chris), Stephen W. Thompson, 62, of Indianapolis, Farnsworth; one brother, Frank Kikendall and 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. died on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. He was born one sister, Lalonna Kinnick. Arrangements have A Celebration of Life is Dec. 7, 4 - 8 p.m. at the on July 11, 1954 to the late David C. Thompson been entrusted to G. H. Herrmann Madison James H. Petty Hickory Knoll Club House, 6543 E. Hanna Ave.. and Barbara (Bruner) Rothwell in Indianapolis. Survivors include his brother, Michael Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave. James H. Petty, 82, of Indianapolis, died on Arrangements are by Legacy Cremation & Thompson (Ruth); sister, Delores Meyers; uncle, Dec. 5, 2016. He was born on April 21, 1934, in Funeral Services – Lawrence. Donald Thompson; and three nieces, one Muncie, Ind., to the late Howard nephew and several great nieces and nephews. and Lucille Petty. James was No services will be held. Arrangements Sandra Sue Lucas married on April 1, 1956, to were provided by Lauck & Veldhof Funeral & Sandra Sue Lucas, 77, of Cloverdale, died Martha S. Jetmore Petty. He Stanley Ray Roberts Cremation Services. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. She was born near Little was a tool cutter/grinder for 45 Stanley Ray Roberts, 48, of Indianapolis, died on Point on June 25, 1939 to Mary Lucille (Morgan) years at BorgWarner, retiring Saturday, Nov. 26. 2016. He was born on April Sutherlin and Emmett George Sutherlin. She in 1997. James was an US Army 28, 1968 to Ray Stanley Roberts graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1957. veteran and a member of UAW and Donna Rudy in Indianapolis. Harold R. Wilson She married Dave Lucas in 1993. A longtime Local 287. James is survived by his wife of 60 Stanley was a professional farmer, Sue also drove a school bus for the South years Martha S. Petty; sons Dan Petty and Jack painter who loved his family. He Harold R. Wilson, 84, of Indianapolis, died Nov. Putnam School Corporation until she retired. (Becky) Petty, Sr.; grandchildren Alyssa (Jason) was preceded in death by his 30, 2016. Born Nov. 15, 1932 in Liberty, Ky. to She is survived by her husband, David Lucas; Boschert, Michael Petty, Jack (Courtney) Petty, II, parents, William J. and Pearl F. the late Willie and Esta Wilson, he attended son Loren Salsman Jr.; daughter Tami Robinson Travis Petty and Douglas Petty. He is preceded (Carlyle) Roberts; and a brother, Liberty High School and was a veteran of and daughter Kim Nash (and husband John); in passing by his parents and two brothers. William J. Roberts, Jr. Survivors the U.S. Air Force. He retired from General son Tracy Brown-Salsman (and husband Tim); Services for James are Dec. 8, noon, at Singleton include his daughter, Kyla Roberts; siblings, Jerry Motors after 38 years of service. He attended nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; Community Mortuary and Memorial Center. Cummins (Ray), Rose Palmer, Pat Clark, Fred Greenwood Christian Church. He was preceded many nieces and nephews; sisters, Wilma Calling is from 10 a.m. until the service at the Roberts (Billie), Ray Stanley Roberts, George in death by his wife of 60 years, Virginia Holsapple, Joyce Hutcheson, Sheila O'Brien, mortuary. Entombment, with Military Honors, Roberts (Roberta), Russell Roberts (Linda), Wilson and daughter in law, Christina Wilson; Brenda Gibbs; and sister-in-law Shirley Jean will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Elm Ridge Memorial Ralph Roberts (Debra), Ruby Graves, Kathy siblings, Jean Johnston, Leo Wilson, Ivan Sutherlin. She was preceded in death by her Park in Muncie. Logue (Terry), Sherry McKay (Hershel); half- Wilson, Veltha (Tom) True, Dee (Howard) Lay. father Emmett and mother Mary, infant sister siblings, Jimmy Roberts, David Roberts, Allen Survivors include, son, Steven R. (Jody) Wilson; Lavanta Mae, sister Beverly Trumbo, sister Kathy Roberts, Nicole Lentz, Angela Rudy, Roberta grandsons, Brad A. (Kelly) Wilson, Nick A. Sutherlin, brother Ray Sutherlin, son-in-law Bob Theal and Donna Shumann; granddaughter, (Monica) Wilson; granddaughters, Jordan and Robinson and daughter-in-law Sheila Salsman. Leland Richards Dahlila; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Katie Strong; two great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Waylon Wilson; siblings, Carl (Jo) Wilson, She was previously married to Loren Salsman, Leland Richards, 75, of Greenwood, died on Nov. A celebration of his life was Dec. 1 in Lauck & Dale (Sheila) Wilson, Kenneth (Jeanie) Wilson, who died in 2015. Services were Dec. 3 at Mt. 30, 2016. He was born on March 28, 1941 in Veldhof Funeral & Cremation Services, 1458 S. Paul (Sharon) Wilson, and Patricia Wilson; in- Hebron Church, 1339 W. County Road 1000 S., Indianapolis to the late Fred and Mildred Carnes Meridian St. Burial is at Crown Hill Cemetery. laws, Norma Wilson, Lois Wilson; many nieces, Cloverdale. Arrangements were entrusted to Richards. He was a mason of the Southport nephews and Jan. Visitation was Dec. 2 at G.H. Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care. Lodge. He enjoyed time with his family and Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The friends, fishing trips up in Canada and watching Gardens at Olive Branch, 1605 S. State Rd. 135, basketball. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Richard L. Rodgers with funeral service Dec. 3. Burial is at Forest Rosalie Richards; two sons, Brian (Sherry) and Richard L. Rodgers, 52, of Indianapolis, died Lawn Memory Gardens. Anita Jean (Hendershott) Brett (Connie) Richards; three granddaughters, on Dec. 4, 2016. He was born Dec. 3, 1964 in McCarrel Katie, Blair and Leah; sisters, Freida (Lloyd) Neal Indianapolis. He is survived by his daughter, Anita Jean (Hendershott) McCarrel died on and Norma Neal. Visitation was Dec. 4 at G. H. Taylor Rodgers; and his mother, Ella Sue Dec. 1, 2016. Born Oct. 21,1930 an only child Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 (John) Burchyett. He was preceded in death John W. Zabel Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Funeral service was by his father, Gary Rodgers. Richard was a to Kenneth and Marguerite Hendershott, she John W. Zabel, 86, of Greenwood, died on Nov. was a graduate of Edgewood Grade School Dec. 5. Burial is at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. 1983 graduate of Decatur High School. A memorial visitation is Dec. 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 24, 2016. Born on Feb. 4, 1930 in Oakes, N.D. and Southport High School. Anita married Rex to the late Rev. William and Hilda Zabel. He (Eugene) McCarrel in August 1949, built their sat Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care, 7520 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. married the love of his life on May 3, 1952, F. own house in the Edgewood/Southport area Gloria F. Ridenour Caroline Schmidt and she survives. He was a and began a future. Mark (Kevin) was born Feb. church elder, trustee, school board member Gloria F. Ridenour, 81, of Indianapolis, died 1955 and David (Kile) two years later in May of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Detroit, Mich., on Nov. 22, 2016. She was born on July 1, 1957. She loved to travel. An active member of Charter member and co-builder of St. Paul’s 1935 in Indianapolis to the late Joseph and Tammy L. Stansifer Mt Auburn Methodist Church since 1982, she Lutheran Church, Sevierville, Tenn., little Lila Hazelett. Gloria enjoyed making oil Tammy L. Stansifer, 57, of Beech Grove, died loved her children and grandchild, had a huge league coach, carpenter, bowler, baseball and paintings and playing the slot machines. on Nov. 29, 2016. She was born on July 7, love of animals and her gardening. Survivors basketball player. John was employed for 36 Survivors include her daughter, Tracy McGuire; 1959 in Indianapolis to Douglas and Zelma include sons, Mark and David; granddaughter, years by Chrysler Corporation in Highland grandchildren, Stephen (wife, Gennelle), (Simpson) Stansifer. She graduated in the class Lindsey and husband Brandon Camden; future Park, Michigan, serving on the assembly line Tara, Kayla and Autumn; great-grandchildren, of 1977 from Beech Grove High School and great-granddaughter due in a few weeks; and and in his final years as an interior design Chelsie, Xavier, Uriyah, Marley and one on the furthered her education at Indiana Central Ann Robinson, Mark’s longtime girlfriend. supervisor. Survivors include his children, Rev. way; sister, Lucille Gentry. She was preceded in University graduating with a degree in Business Visitation was Dec. 4 at G. H. Herrmann Paul J. (Judy) Zabel, Diane L. (Jerry) Gibson, death by her husband, Donald Lucid; children, and Computer Science. Tammy worked for Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. State Rd. Karen L. (David) Laabs and Judy L. (Scott) Donald J. Lucid, Terri Lucid, and Kelli Lucid and Indianapolis Public Schools for 34 years as a 135, Greenwood. Funeral service was Dec. 5. Halcomb; twelve grandchildren; twelve great- a brother, Frankie Hazelett. Arrangements have Computer Specialist. She enjoyed educating grandchildren; and brothers, William Zabel, been entrusted to G. H. Herrmann Madison the students, crafts, bowling, knitting, spending James Zabel and Gordon Zabel. Visitation and Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., time with her family and was a member of service was Nov. 28 at Concordia Lutheran Indianapolis. Indian Creek Christian Church. Tammy is Malcolm Robin Palmer Church, 305 Howard Rd., Greenwood. Burial is survived by her father; siblings: Tina Loschky, Malcolm Robin Palmer, 64, of Indianapolis, died at Concordia Cemetery. on Nov. 23, 2016. He was born on Sept. 2, 1952 Frances L. Baldwin, Edward R. Stansifer, Larry W. in Indianapolis to the late Rodney Palmer and Stansifer; nieces and nephews: Tracy Baldwin, Virginia Palmer. Survivors include, children, Alycia Patricia “Patty” Ann Locke David Baldwin, Erin Baldwin, Ben Loschky, (Ernie) Powell, Michael Palmer, Lynn Palmer, and (Richardson) Breanna Loschky, Joy McArthur, Amy Tschopp. Melinda Griffith; siblings, Deb Drake and Charles Patricia “Patty” Ann Locke (Richardson), 75, of She was preceded in death by her mother; brother: Michael L. Stansifer. Visitation was Dec. Kirby; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and Indianapolis, died on Nov. 28, 2016. Patty is Obituaries are printed free of charge. Funeral directors nephews. He is preceded by brothers, Johnny survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard 1 at Newcomer Funeral Home 925 E. Hanna Ave. are encouraged to send obituaries and photos to news@ Palmer and David Muncie. Graveside service was Allen Locke, Sr., daughters; Theresa Locke Funeral services were Dec. 2. Graveside services ss-times.com. Information received by noon Tuesday followed at Forest Lawn Memory Garden. will be published Thursday, space permitting. 20 Week of December 8-14, 2016 • ss-times.com PLACES OF WORSHIP The Southside Times

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